In an interview with ABC News correspondent Chris Connelly, sharp-tongued Jackson Family patriarch Joe Jackson fires back at claims that he was an abusive tyrant that physically and emotionally battered his nine children – most notably, his late son Michael, who would rise from childhood stardom as part of The Jackson 5 to become the biggest pop star in the history of the recording industry.

“Michael was never beat as they call it,” Jackson says during Primetime: Family Secrets – The Jackson Family: Life After Michael, airing tonight @ 10PM on ABC.

“And everyone spanked their kids when they did wrong. But not beat. Katherine spanked Michael more than I did, ’cause I was workin’ two jobs and she was at home with him the most,” the 79-year-old former stage dad explains.

While Joe admits he may have been a tough manager – and father – he insists that has always love his son.

“I do what’s right. And I love my family. My son. And that’s about it. I try to perfect everything I do.”

“I was very demanding, but I got things done,” he added.

Joe also slams Michael’s most painful claim against his father – the belief that infamy in youth robbed him of the chance to have a normal life.

“There was a lot of times I’ve been hearin’ on the news that Michael say he didn’t have a – a childhood. He had his brothers. He had all his sisters to perform with. You know, to play and have a good time with.”

And when asked if he has any regrets about the way he raised the late King of Pop, Joe says: “No. I don’t have any regrets. Yeah, we brought him up the right way.”

Looking to be back to their old ways, Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson were spotted earlier today (July 13) in Los Angeles, Calfornia.

The British deejay greeted her "Mean Girls" girlfriend by hanging out of an upstairs window as Miss Lohan arrived at her house via chauffeured SUV.

As previously reported, Lindsay has stepped up her game a bit and started a production company with her leggings line “6126” partner, Kristi Kaylor, called “Unforgettable Productions.”

They are developing several projects including a TV show called “Faux Real,” described as “Entourage” for the fashion world and another show called, “That’s What Friends are For.”

Looking to be back to their old ways, Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson were spotted earlier today (July 13) in Los Angeles, Calfornia.

The British deejay greeted her "Mean Girls" girlfriend by hanging out of an upstairs window as Miss Lohan arrived at her house via chauffeured SUV.

As previously reported, Lindsay has stepped up her game a bit and started a production company with her leggings line “6126” partner, Kristi Kaylor, called “Unforgettable Productions.”

They are developing several projects including a TV show called “Faux Real,” described as “Entourage” for the fashion world and another show called, “That’s What Friends are For.”

After arriving to the set in his casual clothes, Robert Pattinson tossed on his snazzy suit to shoot scenes for "Remember Me" in New York City on Monday (July 13).

The Edward Cullen actor strolled out of his trailer, heading off to join up with co-star Emilie de Ravin for the afternoon workload.

Meanwhile, Mr Pattinson has received quite the compliment from "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe – who called him "super sexy".

Daniel tells, “Rob Pattinson is a sex symbol. Rob Pattinson is a genuine sexy guy. He’s got the height. If girls like short and nerdy, then I’m a sex symbol!”

“I’ve said probably three words to him in the last three years and that was before Twilight all kicked off,” Dan added. “But I wish him well. Hopefully, I’ll see him at some point. He’s bound to turn up at one of these [premieres] at some point.”

They’ve been plagued with rumors of trouble in paradise for awhile now, and now it’s official: Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo have broken up.

According to an inside source, the “Come on Over” songstress and the Dallas Cowboys stud fell into a volatile cycle of lovers’ spats. "They go from one fight right into another, without a second break. It’s always something with Jessica." Another friend added, “It’s been a long time coming.”

Jessica and Tony, who began dating back in November of 2007, were always under pressure from the media, whether it was for her weight, or his poor performance on the field while she was in the stands.

Earlier this year, Jessica told press, "We don’t let it affect our relationship. If we did, we wouldn’t be together, because it happened at the very beginning. Dating the Cowboys quarterback comes with hype, the fans, the bloggers, but I’ve never dated a guy that was more simple. I’m always there for him after a game, and he knows he has me to come home to."

Both Simpson and Romo are keeping mum about the situation right now, with both sides’ reps refusing to comment.

Moving up in the world, Ashley Tisdale ventured out with her father and manager to show off her new home in Los Angeles, California on Monday (July 13).

The Disney darling showed off a big smile for paparazzi as she roamed the grounds of what’s said to be her new pad as construction workers busily worked on the finishing touches.

Keeping her fans clued in on her schedule, Miss Tisdale has been tweeting throughout the day, telling, "Morning! Off to meetings…. Soooo hot today!!!"

The outing comes after a trip to the Shamrock Tattoo shop on Sunday, as Miss Tisdale got a new ink job on her back as her mother and boyfriend, Scott Speer, went along for support.

Jon Gosselin’s 22-year-old new girlfriend has at least one unsavory skelton in her closet – an arrest record.

Hailey was arrested for marijuana possession while she was a student at Indiana University in 2005.
Glassman and five fellow students were arrested after campus police spotted them hanging out in a parking lot “passing a pipe back and forth, which is consistent with marijuana” at approximately 3:18 AM on October 2, 2005, university police spokesperson Jerry Minger told Us Weekly on Monday.

Glassman was charged with possession of marijuana after police said they found two plastic baggies in her handbag. The charges were eventually dismissed against after she attended a pre-trial diversion program and agreed to pay a $326 fine.

Jon Gosselin, a 32-year-old father of eight, took his relationship with the younger woman public after the two were photographed holding hands just before a meeting with designer Christian Audigier in the South of France over the weekend.

Hailey is the daughter of the plastic surgeon who performed a tummy tuck on Jon’s estranged wife, Kate, in 2006.

Enjoying a day out with her little girl, Jessica Alba was spotted running errands in Brentwood, CA earlier today (July 13).

The fashionable mommy sported a cute summertime outfit along with a giant feather headband while carrying her smiling little one, Honor Marie.

In movie news, Alba’s latest project, “The Killer Inside Me” also stars Kate Hudson and is plotted around a West Texas deputy sheriff who is slowly unmasked as a psychotic killer. The release date has not been set, but is sometime in 2010.

Jessica is also working on the already hyped-up movie called, “Valentine’s Day” that has an extensive cast of Bradley Cooper, Anne Hathaway, Julia Roberts and Ashton Kutcher (just to name a few) and will hit theaters in February 2010.

An A&E reality show featuring members of the Jackson family has been put on hold.

The series, tentatively titled The Jackson Family, followed former Jackson 5 members Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Randy as they prepped for a new album and tour, but the death of family superstar Michael Jackson has left the network deciding what to do with the footage.

“We have started discussing internally and with the family but have not yet decided what direction to take with the show,” A&E executives said in a statement Monday. “We are respecting the family’s wishes right now, and at the appropriate time we will all decide what direction this program to take, so stay tuned.”

Enjoying a beach party over the weekend, Lindsay Lohan attended the Lia Sophia Clam Bake at a private residence in Malibu, California on Saturday (July 11).

Having a wonderful time, the "Mean Girls" starlet mingled with fellow guest designer Dani Stahl before winding things down and leaving with two bottles of water and two bags later in the evening.

Meanwhile, it seems as if Miss Lohan is ready to try her hand as producer – as she and her fashion-line partner Kristi Kaylor are starting their own production company called Unforgettable Prods.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the pair are currently developing several projects such as a new TV show called "Faux Real" – which has been dubbed as the fashion world’s "Entourage".

"We’re taking a 360-degree approach. Lindsay is 23 years old, and she’s so plugged in to mobile media," Kaylor tells press of the venture.